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NRGRDA Teams Up with WVU Industrial Extension Program to Offer Discounted Training Courses on Business Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, and OSHA Compliance
FEATUREDNRGRDA Teams Up with WVU Industrial Extension Program to Offer Discounted Training Courses on Business Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, and OSHA Compliance
Overview
Rural West Virginia is at the heart of the Appalachian region. Over the past 100 years, rural West Virginians have provided the hard work and resources that have helped shape America and make this country what it is today. West Virginia’s rich history, stunning landscapes and friendly people are why it's known as "Almost Heaven."
The counties included in our RPN Community Networks have experienced population loss, battled declining coal and timber economies, and suffered through the opioid epidemic. Despite the challenges, these communities are eager to capitalize on a growing recreation economies, attractive landscapes, and unique Appalachian charm. The USDA led Rural Partners Network ensures that rural communities have the opportunity to succeed - that people that live in rural communities, more than 448,150, within these twenty West Virginia counties, have an opportunity to just not survive - but thrive.
At USDA Rural Development we are advocates for, investors in, and partners to rural communities and the people, businesses, and organizations within those communities. The RPN program is an extension of that promise. Through our two community networks - the RPN team works directly with stakeholders to focus on projects prioritized from the bottom up and middle out - that unlock the full potential of these traditionally underserved communities.
Community Networks in West Virginia
Southern West Virginia
Counties of Mingo, Wayne, Lincoln, Boone, Logan, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Fayette.
West Virginia Pioneer
Counties of Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Nicholas, Roane, Webster, Wirt.
Recent News from West Virginia
Success Story: Rural Partners Network Helps Deliver More Than Just Results in Boone County
West Virginia Forms Partnerships to Increase Rural Engagement
Addressing the Childcare Deserts in RPN’s Southern West Virginia
GSU to receive $400K to advance tech in mental health awarenss
Elk River Trail community meetings to be held this month
Rural Partners Network Contacts for West Virginia
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Ryan Thorn
USDA Rural Development State Director -
Kayleigh Kyle
Supervisory Community Liaison